The Gran Canarian Feast

[Erasmas]

The Cerberus carrier AV-Solar Flare approaches Gran Canaria and places itself on geostationary orbit above the Ravenov estate; the ship is visible from the surface as a small grey dot in the vast blue afternoon sky. On the ship, an unarmed shuttle is prepared and then launched from one of the frontal hangar bays. The small craft descends almost vertically through the atmosphere, then upon approaching one of the landing pads a set of potent thrusters on the vessel's belly is fired, bringing the shuttle to a near halt and allowing it to land placidly.

A side panel lifts, showing a small group inside; a woman in a formal uniform is discussing with a soldier, she writes something on a pad and hands it to him, then answers to his salute and exits the vessel.

The woman stops for a moment to admire the landscape, then walks towards the entrance and inside the buinding.

Santiago: I hope I am not inconvenienly late, colonel Ravenov! *smiles walking to the host, then offers her hand* Lieutenant colonel Corazon Santiago; I am honored to be your guest, sir. And allow me to compliment you for this magnificent estate.

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